(7 of 7) En Route An 82-year-old female calls EMS for f…
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(7 оf 7) En Rоute An 82-yeаr-оld femаle cаlls EMS for feeling “unwell.” Outside temp is 30° F, skies are cloudy, roads are dry and traffic is light. Ambulance is staffed with 2 paramedics. You are accompanied with an engine staffed with EMT’s. Time out 1000. Scene Pt. is found lying in bed, alert and oriented ×4 but appears fatigued and uncomfortable. She reports a sudden onset of epigastric discomfort that began about 30 minutes ago while resting. She also complains of shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea.On assessment, her skin is pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Respirations are slightly labored and irregular. Radial pulses are present but weak. She has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and takes a beta blocker and a statin. She is compliant with her meds and takes them as prescribed each morning. Your partner did a pill count and confirms no misuse. Patient felt fine earlier this morning and ate breakfast 3 hours ago.Vital signs show a borderline low blood pressure and slow HR. Vital signs: 90/60; HR: 40, RR: 24, Bg: 110, SpO2: 95%, ETCO2: 35 mmHg.12 lead ECG below:1.png Family reports that she had a fall 3 days ago, striking her head, but refused medical evaluation at that time. Since then, she has had a worsening headache and increasing fatigue.Today, she developed nausea, vomiting, and profound fatigue and is having difficulty staying awake. Assessment found a large hematoma on left temporal region of the head, with no active external bleeding. Pupils are unequal, with left pupil fixed and dilated, while the right reacts normally to light. Post Scene While transporting, the patient suddenly loses consciousness and begins to seize (tonic-clinic movements). All of the following facilities are accessible < 30 minutes by ground. Given the primary cause of the patient's condition, where should EMS transport?
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